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Thinking adding solar power to your home can reduce electricity costs? Not all panels deliver the same amount of electricity. Tom & Leslie explain which options deliver the most power and best savings. And if you like homes that feel bigger than they are, there’s a new trend in what’s known as a …
Improving your insulation is the easiest and least expensive way to get comfortable and save money. To help, Tom & Leslie review the most popular types of insulation – including a new “itch-free” fiberglass insulation plus another that’s fire resistant to over 2000 degrees! A serious commercial stove can boost both your cooking …
Do you enjoy watching birds visit your yard in warmer weather, but miss them in the winter? Tom & Leslie share tips to help attract visits from your fine feathered friends all year long: even in the cold months! Need a workshop, maker space, sewing center or other studio space? We share tricks for …
Icicles may be attractive, but they’re an early warning of some potentially serious roof leaks. Learn how to stop the leaks caused by ice dams and even get your homeowners insurance company to pay for a new roof! Painting is the easiest and least expensive way to completely change the look of a …
Buying a house in 2022? We’ve got 4 key questions you might want to ask the home seller before you move in. Kitchen floors can take a real beating, especially over the holidays. If your floors are ready for a refresh, we’ll share tips on the best kitchen flooring for this hardworking space. …
Hiring a gutter company to install gutter guards can be ridiculously expensive. But buying the product and then …
Ready to blast away piles of leaves this Fall? Paul Hope, the Home & Appliance Editor from Consumer …
Terrazzo has been proven as a floor that is both durable and beautiful. But while traditional terrazzo is costly and …
Everyone wants a perfect remodel but home improvement and perfect are two words that you don’t often hear in the same …
Summary Adding insulation to your home has long been one of the most cost effective and smartest energy saving …
Hate waiting for your shower water to heat up? Hot water recirculation pumps can help, delivering hot water to …
Are you living with the heating system that was in your house when you bought it? Old furnaces and boilers can be …
For renters, heat is a big expense you might feel you can’t change. We’ll share tips to save money heating your …
Just about time to wrap up gardening for the year. But if you had a greenhouse, you can extend your gardening …
Buying new replacement windows can be confusing. But if you learn how to read a single label that’s required …
As we head into Fall, it’s a good time to assess your home’s insulation needs. Most homes simply don’t have …
College parents beware, we are about to enter “silly season” when real estate agents press young, inexperienced …
With fall approaching, and you might be wondering if replacing old or drafty windows is a wise move. We walk …
Your house is your biggest investment – but how much, exactly, should you set aside for the cost of home …
Have you ever taken a shower and received a blast of water that was freezing cold or scalding hot? That’s what …
Painting your kitchen cabinets is one of the most popular ways to update a kitchen. But can this DIY project …
Buying new lawn furniture this summer was a challenge due to the disruption of the pandemic. That’s why now may …
Post pandemic, 65 percent of people house hunting demand one feature more than any other. The pandemic has …
Replacing your garage door can be a simple and affordable project that delivers a 94% return on investment when the …
Consumer Reports is out with the Top Toilets for 2021! We will flush out the details – including the very …
Do you need more storage space? Who doesn’t! We’ll explain the many nooks and crannies where storage space …
Every summer, the #1 danger for children is drowning! Tom & Leslie share a pool safety system you can put …
Want to refresh your home with new décor but aren’t sure if your budget is ready to handle the hit. We’ll share …
During summer’s hottest months, buying a pool may seem like a pretty good idea. But several pool pitfalls that …
